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Deepa builds towers of cubes. Tower 1 uses 1 cube, tower 2 uses 1 + 2 = 3 cubes, tower 3 uses 1 + 2 + 3 = 6 cubes (triangular numbers).
How many more cubes does tower 6 need compared with tower 5?

Class 6Patterns and RulesAlgebra
  • A5
  • B6
  • C15
  • D21

Step-by-Step Solution

Triangular numbers: tower 5 = 15, tower 6 = 21. Difference = 21 - 15 = 6 (you add the 6th counting number).
Answer: B) 6

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